goals Archives - Joanna Taylor

October 2, 20120Comments

Teachings of Dog: No 27 – Creatures of habit

It is interesting how we all become creatures of habit. The very act of doing something over and over in the same way creates a neurological pathway in our brain,

July 4, 20120Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 25: What if everything really is alright in the end?

At about 5pm every afternoon, the canine members of staff begin to anticipate their supper... I don't know how they know it's 5pm (because they seem to know it even

March 14, 20120Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 22: Why break the habit of a lifetime?

We had some old friends round for supper the other evening. We hadn't seen them for ages, and they were enchanted to meet the two new part-time canine members of

August 25, 20111Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 18: Finding the Right Candidate

One of our part-time canine members of staff has recently left to pursue a new career with her original breeder. Poppy does not seem to like being an "only dog"

January 29, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog: No 6 – Water Lily

Lily is an extremely determined lady. If a bit of biscuit (or a frozen pea - particular favourite!) makes a bid for freedom and escapes beneath a kitchen cupboard,

October 21, 20100Comments

Teachings of Dog – No.2

Lily, as her name suggests, is a white dog. Well, usually she is white, but occasionally some other colours creep in to add a little variety... Last weekend

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